bauma '04.2019

Munich (Germany), 8 April 2019 - For the first time, a machine of Liebherr's maritime division will be presented at the Bauma in Munich. The Liebherr LRS Log Handler already convinces selected test customers with its remarkable performance.

From the 8th to 14th April 2019, the Liebherr LRS Log Handler will be presented to the public for the first time at the world's largest construction fair, the Bauma in Munich. The agile timber-handling machine marks the first appear-ance of a Liebherr maritime division machine at Bauma so far.

The main field of application of a log handler is the fast, maneuverable and, in particu-lar, mobile transport of logs within industrial plant premises and timber handling termi-nals. Especially in wood-processing companies such as sawmills, paper or pulp mills, but also for transhipment in ports and inland ports, the Liebherr Log Handler is considered to be a robust, reliable and powerful machine.

At this stage, several test devices have already demonstrated their capabilities to se-lected customers. The LRS LH was particularly convincing with its impressive grapple capacity of 8.2 m² and an unprecedented load curve. The working area of the machine is characterised by a stacking height and an outreach of over 8 metres each.

The new Liebherr Log Handler combines all the advantages of the well-known LRS se-ries for container handling, with a wide range of modifications specially designed for timber handling. Thanks to numerous parallels to the common reachstacker, the con-struction of the new device could benefit from many experiences. In addition, the Log Handler - like all Liebherr-Reachstackers - is equipped with a stepless, hydrostatic drive.

The Liebherr Pactronic® hybrid drive system fitted as standard in the Log Handler enables a temporary increase in performance without additional fuel consumption and exhaust emissions, if required. The sustainable hybrid drive therefore reduces the emission of CO2 and other harmful substances. The fuel saving is achieved through complete utilisation of the regenerative energy and surplus power in the system. The Pactronic system from Liebherr is an impressive power booster. With Pactronic, Liebherr smooths the path towards goods handling with high efficiency and low emis-sions.

Other new features for the Log Handler include a log pusher specially designed for tim-ber handling and a massive protective structure for the driver's cab.

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